Question

Point Mis the midpoint of AB. AM = 3x + 3, and AB= 83 – 6.

What is the length of AM?
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Answer 1

`\Huge \boxed{21}`

Explanation:

AM = 3x + 3

AB = 8x - 6

Point M is the midpoint of AB.

So, AM = AB/2

3x + 3 = (8x - 6)/2

Multiplying both sides by 2.

2(3x + 3) = 8x - 6

Expanding brackets.

6x + 6 = 8x - 6

Subtracting 6x from both sides.

6 = 2x - 6

Adding 6 to both sides.

12 = 2x

Dividing both sides by 2.

6 = x

Let x = 6 for the length of AM.

3(6) + 3

18 + 3

21

Answer 2

AM= Half of AB

or, 3x+3=(8x-6)/2

or, 6x+6=8x-6

or, 2x=12

Therefore,x=6

so,AM=3*6+3=21

So the units is 21